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Date: Oct. 26, 2025 Participant: Ashley Rivas #3144 Race: 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon Distance: 13.1 miles

Consistent Start, Resilient Finish Ashley Rivas from Richmond, TX, participated in the 2025 UTHealth Houston Half Marathon, completing the 13.1-mile distance in 2:23:37 with an overall pace of 10:57 min/mile. Engaging a consistent approach in the initial miles, she maintained a sub-10-minute pace up to mile 5, peaking at a steady pace of 9:35 min/mile during the first mile. Her performance saw a gradual progression in her splits, reflecting changes post the 6-mile mark, most notably in miles 7 and 8 with split paces of 11:04 and 14:50 min/mile, respectively. However, Ashley showed resilience by slightly improving her pace during the final miles, finishing strong for her team, Houston Colosseum Runners. Overall, out of 4907 participants, she placed 2686th, providing room to focus on pacing strategies to maintain early consistency throughout future races.